To: All interested in WRC Staff Applications

BOSTON COLLEGE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER

To: All interested in WRC Undergraduate Student Staff Applications Date: Hiring for Fall 2012 / Spring 2013 Thank you for your interest in being a member of the Women’s Resource Center staff. In the enclosed packet, you will find: 1) A current job description 2) An application for employment 3) An availability schedule Please fill out the application form and the availability schedule as soon as possible and return them to the WRC, located in McElroy 141. If the WRC is closed, please slide it under the front door. Applications will be accepted starting immediately and are due on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. After this date, you will be e-mailed if you are selected for an interview. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer an interview to each applicant. If you have any questions regarding the position or need any further information, please call Katie Dalton, WRC Director, at 552-6919. Thank you for interest. We look forward to meeting you!

Sincerely, The Women’s Resource Center Staff

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Job Description for the Women’s Resource Center Undergraduate Student Staff The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is a welcoming space committed to addressing women’s issues within the BC community and beyond. Through educational programs, supportive resources, and a caring community, we strive to support, educate, and empower individuals as they grow and develop. We seek to present, integrate, and respect diverse viewpoints and welcome all members of the BC community to participate and contribute towards this goal. The WRC is looking for student staff members with a variety of ideas and experiences. Throughout the academic year, the staff will organize and participate in campus outreach, awareness programs, and a variety of events and lectures sponsored and co-sponsored by the WRC (i.e., Take Back the Night, Love Your Body Campaign, Concerned About Rape Education (C.A.R.E.) Week, Computer Literary Program, Think Tank, etc.) Applicants must have an interest in sharing their talents to plan, implement, and evaluate all programs for the BC community. Responsibilities for the WRC undergraduate student staff include:  Contribute 10-12 hours a week to the WRC; this time is paid and work done during this time must be WRC-related.  Attend an all-staff retreat before the start of each semester.  Attend weekly 2-hour staff meeting (day and time to be agreed upon by staff).  Coordinate campus-wide projects and programs on a variety of women’s issues. Each WRC staff member takes responsibility for initiating, planning, and implementing 2-3 programs per semester based on her talents, interests, and vision.  Meet bi-weekly with the WRC Director and the WRC Graduate Assistant for individual staff supervision, and work closely with faculty, staff, and administration of the University.  Respond to all inquiries by walk-in, phone, or email in a timely and supportive manner.  Assist in maintaining the office’s resources and make appropriate referrals to campus resources when needed. We are looking for energetic, caring, committed individuals who have the following characteristics:  Have a desire to serve others and affect positive change  Show interest in and commitment to women’s issues  Are able to work collaboratively with team members to achieve WRC goals  Respond creatively to the needs of the women and men of Boston College  Administrative/organizational skills (typing, filing, operating phones)  Demonstrate some computer skills (specifically MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher; preferred Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and web design)


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Work-Study Students Preferred First year and sophomore students are encouraged to apply Application for Student Employment Name:________________________________________________________________________ E-mail address: _________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________

Best time to reach you? ___________________________

Local Address: __________________________________________________________________ Permanent Address:______________________________________________________________ Major/Minor:_________________________ Graduation Year: ___________________________

Do you have work-study funding? yes

no

If so, how much?_________________________

How many hours per week are you interested in working?_______________________________ How did you find out about this position? ____________________________________________ Please answer the following questions below on a separate sheet: 1) What previous work experience, talents, and interests would you bring to the Women’s Resource Center?

2) Please list the campus activities and organizations in which you have participated, and the activities or commitments you will be involved in next semester. How much time do you spend on each commitment?

3) Please list the names of two references (faculty or staff) from the activities/organizations identified in question #2 whom we could contact as a reference for your application: Campus Reference #1:____________________________________________ Campus Reference #2:____________________________________________


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4) a. Please list 2-3 program ideas you would bring to the Women’s Resource Center, or current WRC programs that you would like to work on. b. Choose one of the programs from 4 (a) and provide the following aspects of your program:  The goal of your program  Your target audience  How you would reach this target audience

5) What does the term “feminist” mean to you? 6) Describe a time that you responded to someone in need and what you said or did that helped that person. 7) Finally, describe a time you worked as part of a team. What was your role on the team and how did you address conflicts that arose among the members of this team?

Please submit this application and your availability schedule to the Women’s Resource Center at McElroy 141 before March 20, 2012. If you have questions or concerns about any part of this application, please feel free to come by the Women’s Resource Center during our open hours (10-4, Monday-Friday). We welcome applications from all BC undergraduate students and will not discriminate in hiring on basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, perceived or actual sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity.


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Availability Schedule for Next Semester Please block off all times you will not be available during the fall semester of 2012 (e.g. classes, other firm commitments, etc). We understand that your schedule may change between now and the start of the semester, however please be aware of the substantial time commitment a position at the WRC will require. Name of Applicant: Time 8:00 am 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 pm 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00

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